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I am both excited and nervous. I am anxious because of the increased responsibility I will have for my patients under less supervision than before. Though there are safe-guards, there are less; though there is help, there is more expectation placed on me to know things and to act independently. If you have watched any of the medical shows, then you have seen a basic representation about the life of an intern. I want to know when to ask for help without being a burden on my senior resident.
I am also excited. I am finally at the point where I will be learning how to really become a doctor, training as one. People will start to trust me with more, and I will be working hard to earn that trust with my colleagues, staff, and patients. The knowledge, skills, approach, and attitude formed during the next three years will help shape me into the physician that I will become. In my heart, I am ready for this step.
The road ahead is exciting...it is daunting...and it is here. I appreciate your thoughts and prayers as I begin this portion of the Journey tomorrow.
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Pens? Check.
Reference book(s)? Check.
Lab coat? Check.
Stethescope? Check.
Change for the vending machines? Check.
The day has come that you have prepared well for. Tomorrow and the years ahead you will be supported by the warm thoughts and prayers of those who love you and the mighty hand of God.
You've worked hard for this and now you have the opportunity to expand your knowledge base and develop the characteristics of the doctor you've dreamed of becoming. You can do it!
Just don't wake Dr. Bailey, Justin. :)
Isaiah 41:10
10 Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
Ephesians 6:10
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.
Philippians 4:13
13 I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.
I am so excited for you! And I would trust you to make healthcare decisions for my kids in a heartbeat. I think you will find that your personality and bedside manner take you far with parents- not that you don't need the medical knowledge! You need that for sure, too, but you have a trustworthiness about you that is wonderful. God has/is/will continue to use you, who you made you plus the education you have to bless thousands upon thousands of children. What a reward you will receive someday in heaven for "doing unto the least of these". Wow!
and, btw, congratulations on the long coat!!! :)
i couldn't be more excited for you brother! this is what you were made for. i can't wait to see the dynamic plans of the Father open up before you as you step into the next chapter of the story He's written for you.
I hope you heard your alarms this morning! Don't worry about a thing... you're gonna do great. Praying for you, brother!
Hope today is going awesome! I'm sure you will be amazing! Praying for you as you start this amazing journey- every kid is lucky to have you as their doctor!
Thanks for your comments, friends! What an outpouring of love and encouragement!
Today went well. I began the day in pulmonology clinic. God was very kind to me in planning my first day with the great attending with which I interviewed at Univ of Louisville back in December. He is a Wheaton alum too and we talked about being a Christian in medicine during our interview. It was a HUGE blessing to get to rotate with him first!
This afternoon, I had my first continuity clinic in South Louisville. This is the primary care clinic that I will work at every Wed PM for my three years, so it was good to meet some patients that I will follow all three years.
Thanks again for your prayers today. You are awesome!
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